Boca Raton, Palm Beach County

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR

101 PLAZA REAL S STE M, Boca Raton, FL 33432

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 29, 2026
City
Boca Raton
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 24547652

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in establishment.

14-38-4

Detail 24547650

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken observed in walk in fish cooler.

36-24-5

Detail 24547653

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1. Kitchen and dining hallway

29-11-4

Detail 24547651

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at 1. server area hand washing sink. 2. Ware washing sink.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 24233832

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator

14-01-5

Detail 24233831

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Advised operators handled scoop is necessary to dispense food. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 23582523

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in rice and flour Removed Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23582524

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dry storage rack and clean equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 23582521

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving dusty storing champagne glasses

36-27-5

Detail 23582522

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above dry storage rack and clean equipment

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-03-4

Detail 23044603

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some oyster tags missing dates

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

29-37-4

Detail 22849536

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dish machine. Hooked behind ring Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22849534

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02D-01-5

Detail 22849535

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-50-1

Detail 22463802

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of fish Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 22309790

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22309789

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide device Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 22309792

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of fish Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22309791

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. One hand sink at dish wash area Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22309788

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in fish cooler and food prep cooler Warning

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-28-5

Detail 21889777

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler #2, corn mash dated 3/16. Item discarded. See stop sale.

02C-01-5

Detail 21889778

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler #2, corn mash dated 3/16. Item discarded. See Stop Sale

Oct 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21402197

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observe walls and ceiling by walk-in refrigerator surface soiled with dust. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21397788

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw beef above cooked meatballs. Operator placed cooked meat balls on upper shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21397785

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at Draw combo flip top refrigerator by fryer Draw combo flip top refrigerator by fryer ; butter (65F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables, (50-57F - Cold Holding) operator stated less then 2 hour. 3) observe at Cook line at room temperature ; butter milk (61F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in ice bath. Operator placed in ice bath . Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21397786

Basic - Observe walls and ceiling by walk-in refrigerator surface soiled with dust.

24-01-4

Detail 21397787

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.

Mar 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01C-02-4

Detail 20762104

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Operator has last 30 days of tags with date last used. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 20762105

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20762103

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor at cookline and dish area missing grout and broken tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

Jan 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 20760984

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live flies on wall at bread station Approximately 5 live flies in cloth napkins wrapping water pitchers Approximately 5 live flies inside bag of bread Approximately 20 live flies at dirty glass racks in dish area separate from kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Approximately 3 live flies at walls in bread station separate from kitchen Approximately 5 live flies on walls in dish area separate from kitchen Approximately 3 live flies on wall at entrance to dining room from dish area 2 live flies on wall at entrance to bread station from dining room 2 live flies at side bar area next to cold production area Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Observed one flying insects in dish area on utensils. Operator killed. Observed 5 flying insects at bar area around soda gun. Admin Complaint

01C-02-4

Detail 20760986

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Operator has last 30 days of tags with date last used. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 20760987

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20760985

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor at cookline and dish area missing grout and broken tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended

Jan 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 20759925

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live flies on wall at bread station Approximately 5 live flies in cloth napkins wrapping water pitchers Approximately 5 live flies inside bag of bread Approximately 20 live flies at dirty glass racks in dish area separate from kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Approximately 3 live flies at walls in bread station separate from kitchen Approximately 5 live flies on walls in dish area separate from kitchen Approximately 3 live flies on wall at entrance to dining room from dish area 2 live flies on wall at entrance to bread station from dining room 2 live flies at side bar area next to cold production area Time Extended

01C-02-4

Detail 20759926

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 20759927

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20759928

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor at cookline and dish area missing grout and broken tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Time Extended

Jan 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 20756890

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live flies on wall at bread station Approximately 5 live flies in cloth napkins wrapping water pitchers Approximately 5 live flies inside bag of bread Approximately 20 live flies at dirty glass racks in dish area separate from kitchen

01B-13-4

Detail 20756892

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At crushed ice machine, 1 dead roach in ice. Ice discarded. See Stop Sale At bread station, approximately 5 live flies inside bread bag. Bread discarded. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 20756888

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline reach in cooler, snails (45-48° - Cold Holding). Item held in cooler greater than 4 hours. Item discarded. See Stop Sale

01C-02-4

Detail 20756887

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

31B-03-4

Detail 20756893

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand sink. Soap provided Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20756894

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 20756881

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cookline, bottle containing yellow liquid not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20756884

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand splash across from bar area and cookline

22-20-5

Detail 20756886

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At crushed ice machine and ice cube machine

14-01-5

Detail 20756895

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At container of sugar, scoop with handle broken off in bin. Scoop removed. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 20756882

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in crushed ice in crushed ice machine, ice discarded See Stop Sale Approximately 10 dead roaches on cookline cabinet under hand sink

36-17-5

Detail 20756883

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor at cookline and dish area missing grout and broken tiles.

10-07-4

Detail 20756889

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At ice cream station. Ice cream scoops stored in room temperature standing water. Scoops removed to dishroom Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20756885

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cookline, gaskets soiled. Soiled hood filters

02D-01-5

Detail 20756891

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil on cookline. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Mar 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 28, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 20752938

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler #2, bechamel sauce (51° - Cooling). Item cooling overnight. Item discarded. See Stop Sale

35A-02-6

Detail 20752939

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live flies at bread station at entrance to kitchen. All flies exterminated, area cleaned and sanitized

01B-02-5

Detail 20752940

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler #2, bechamel sauce (51° - Cooling). Item cooling overnight. Item discarded. See Stop Sale

01C-05-4

Detail 20752937

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

31B-03-4

Detail 20752935

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink on back line next to freezer. Operator supplied soap Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20752934

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 20752941

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At crushed ice machine

36-17-5

Detail 20752936

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. At cookline and dish area, tiles cracked and/or chipped. Grout missing.

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20918279

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pantry station heavy cream (45°F - Cold Holding). Heavy cream stored on bottom shelf, shelfs wrapped in plastic. Operator removed plastic wrapping on shelves. Corrective Action Taken

22-56-4

Detail 20918278

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. At dish machine temperature <160°F. Operator called EcoLab, technician came during inspection and repaired machine. Dish machine temperature 160°F. Operator Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20918277

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar hand bottle containing soap mixture not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

09-01-4

Detail 20691745

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed waiter touching dinner roll without gloves. Waiter washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20691749

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above cooked vegetables in draw refrigerator. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20691744

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed at cook line at room temperature butter milk, tomato sauce (45-59°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated 45 minutes and place in refrigerator. 2)observed at cook at room temperature garlic butter, cooked butter (47-73°F - Cold Holding). Operator place on ice bath. 3) observed at Two side refrigerator door; salsa,sour cream butter (44-45°F - Cold Holding). Operator lower temperature. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 20691748

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20691747

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20691746

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soil with grease.